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Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:36

These words look like a smart reflection upon divers members of this church of Corinth, who thought themselves wiser than all the world besides; and the apostle might foresee, that out of the high opinion they had of themselves they would much contemn and slight his directions. He therefore asks them, what they thought of themselves? Whether they thought themselves the only churches in the world, or were the first that believed in Christ, so that the gospel went out from them, and they might... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

CRITICAL NOTES1 Corinthians 14:1. Follow after.—Taking up the thought of a “way,” 1 Corinthians 12:31; as this whole verse resumes the theme of 12, after the digression or episode of 13 “Pursue” love; righteousness (Romans 9:30, etc.; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; cf. Philippians 3:14); peace with all men (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:11; Romans 14:19); good (1 Thessalonians 5:15); hospitality (Romans 12:13). “We pursue love by watching against and resisting everything contrary to it, by prayer... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

So Paul exhorts,Follow after love and desire spiritual ( 1 Corinthians 14:1 ),But rather, that you may prophecy. We were told to covet earnestly the best gifts. Now, again, he is saying the same thing,desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaks not unto men, but unto God: for no man understands him; howbeit in the spirit he speaks mysteries [or divine secrets] ( 1 Corinthians 14:1-2 ).So, an interesting verse here. If you are... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

What is the subject of this chapter? Does it refer to the constant manner in which worship was conducted in the primitive churches; or does it refer to the manner in which men possessed of secondary gifts, edified the church during the absence of their superior ministers? Dr. Hammond in one place inclines to this opinion. Has it not also a regard to the way in which the body edified itself in love, during their agapæ or love-feasts, when they might all prophesy one by one. 1 Corinthians 14:1 .... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

1 Corinthians 14:26-40How is it then, bretheren?when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm,… a doctrine. Christian worshipI. What it includes.1. Singing.2. Teaching.3. Prayer.II. What its objects.1. Mutual edification.2. Instruction.3. Comfort.III. What it requires.1. Order.2. Attention.3. Peace.4. Propriety.IV. What its spirit.1. Humility.2. Submission to God’s Word.3. Desire.4. Reverence. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Five chords to the harpThis morning, in our coming together, we have this... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 14:36-38

1 Corinthians 14:36-38What?came the Word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? Resistance to the Divine order in the Church I. Proceeds from the overweening opinion a man has of his own enlightenment, or of his superiority to others.II. Will never be offered by a truly spiritual man. He acknowledges the supreme authority of God’s Word.III. If persisted in through wilful ignorance, incurs a tremendous responsibility. (J. Lyth, D. D.)How the gospel came to BritainThis case is cited by... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:36

36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? Ver. 36. What? came the word, &c. ] As if he should say (and he saith it with some displeasure), Are ye the first, or the only Christians? are ye too good to be admonished? take heed lest your arrogance and high spiritedness lay you low enough, even in that slimy valley, Job 21:31-32 . read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Corinthians 14:36

came: Isaiah 2:3, Micah 4:1, Micah 4:2, Zechariah 14:8, Acts 13:1-Leviticus :, Acts 15:35, Acts 15:36, Acts 16:9, Acts 16:10, Acts 17:1, Acts 17:10, Acts 17:11, Acts 17:15, Acts 18:1-Esther :, 2 Corinthians 10:13-Nehemiah :, 1 Thessalonians 1:8 or: 1 Corinthians 4:7 Reciprocal: Acts 8:31 - How 1 Corinthians 7:40 - I think 2 Corinthians 12:20 - debates read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Corinthians 14:36

What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?Are ye of Corinth either the first or the only Christians? If not, conform herein to the custom of all the churches. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:36

e. A silencer upon all rebellion against the apostolic directions in these three chapters, 1 Corinthians 14:36-40 . 36. What The abrupt exclamation seems to aim at some surprising revolt heard of by Paul, as coming from some rebellious Corinthians against his authoritative regulations. From you… or… unto you Did you originate Christianity, or are you only its receivers from Jerusalem, from the universal Churches and from your founder-apostle? read more

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